IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an IT Cybersecurity Specialist, Position Description Number D2791000 and is part of the 158th Mission Support Group of the Vermont Air National Guard. This position is also advertised to Active Guard Reserve Airmen under announcement number MVA-26-48

What you will do

• This position is located in the Advanced Programs Office (CCZ), Special Access Program (SAP) Branch of an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing Staff or it may be located within the Operations Support Squadron Intelligence Division.
• The incumbent will serve as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) under the supervision of Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), the Program Manager of Wing Advanced Programs (If no ISSM), or Intelligence Flight Chief (If located in Intelligence).
• Serves as an Information Technology Specialist providing Cybersecurity for an Air National Guard Wing's SAP or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) infrastructure.
• Operates within the DoD, Air Force and NGB security procedures, operations, and practices.
• Ensures systems are operated and maintained IAW AFI 17-101, Joint SAP Implementation Guidance (JSIG), and all applicable command and DOD security directives and procedures.
• Monitors DoD information security bulletins and notifications as they relate to Information Security Vulnerability Alerts (ISVAs).
• Coordination is required with peer Wing contacts, MAJCOM elements, and commercial vendors.
• Incumbent is required to ensure compliance with Federal, DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM Information Assurance/Cyber Security policies.
• Utilizes extensive knowledge of all areas of automation security to establish operating standards and procedures for the installation Information Security Program.
• Coordinates requirements with the responsible personnel and tracks suspense for completing required actions and reports virus problems in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and networks by planning, analyzing, developing, and implementing information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in advising, posturing, preparing and auditing the organization for Wing Self Inspection Program, Compliance Inspections, and accreditations.
• May serve in a team lead role for assessment teams, such as a Site Assistance Visit (SAV).
• Coordinates with Information System Security Managers at the Wing and MAJCOM level to verify or clarify information pertinent to cybersecurity/Information Assurance procedures.
• Ensures all IS and COTS/GOTS within the enclave are properly certified and accredited in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and configuration management policies and practices prior to installing devices/systems.
• The incumbent has program oversight responsibility for networks and information systems residing within Wing SAP facilities (Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICs) and SCIF facilities for Intelligence ISSO).
• Duties include ensuring certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation and implementation meets AFI 17-101, JSIG, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards for DoD Information Technology.
• Validates all aspects of RMF are implemented for all assets connected, or to be added, to the local network are accepted and approved by the appropriate Designated Approving Authorities (DAAs).
• Maintains an operational knowledge base of past, current, and possible future threats to the security posture by attending courses, conferences, seminars, online research, and information sharing between other Cyber Security/Information Security professionals.
• Using this knowledge base, the incumbent will be able to devise and implement new policies and procedures to prevent or react to security concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Must have high school diploma.

Dependent on the education requirements for award of the position's compatible military skill (AFSC), an undergraduate degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from an accredited college/university is desired.

Completion of higher education courses in Computer Engineering; Engineering Physics/Applied Physics; Industrial Engineering; Electromechanical Engineering; Electrical, Electronics and Communications; Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology; Cyber/Electronics Operations and Warfare; Mathematics and Computer Science; Accounting and Computer Science; Computational Science; Management Information Systems and Mathematics; or, courses in business, English composition, computer software, and keyboarding is desired.

A graduate degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services is optimum.

Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on the following occupational competencies: 1. Oral Communication 2. Written Communication 3.

Customer Service 4. Attention to Detail 5. Manages and Organizes Information

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary.
• If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade.
• Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates.
• Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
• AGO-VT Form 690-5, Military Experience and Education Resume (All applicants, currently serving in the military, prior-service and civilians MUST complete the name block and military affiliation block of the AGO-VT Form 690-5 and sign and date the form).
• Other supporting documents (as applicable) For current Federal employees: Latest SF 50, Personnel Action.
• DD-214 Transcripts Certifications Helpful Hints for Applying: - Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone. - Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for. - Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience. - Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
• In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
• Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.
• If you are using education to qualify for this position or education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, You must submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received.
• Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice.
• You must submit transcripts when required.
• Photocopies are acceptable.
• If you have been or currently are a Federal Civil Service employee, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50 if applicable.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. This is an excepted appointment with indefinite tenure, Appointees do not acquire permanent status or career-conditional employment through an appointment.

Employees are eligible to participate in most of the benefit programs available to permanent federal employees, e.g., the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).

Vermont Air National Guard personnel who are bonus recipients/student loan repayment program recipients may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician.

Applicants should contact the VTANG Incentive Manager at *** to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may result from accepting this position.